12th Helpmann Awards
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{{Use Australian English|date=July 2015}}
{{Infobox award
| name = 12th Helpmann Awards
| image = Anita_Louise_Combe_(8019198777).jpg
| caption = Anita Louise Combe at the Helpmann Awards, 2012
| date = 24 September 2012
| location = Sydney Opera House,
Sydney, New South Wales
| host = Simon Burke
| network = STUDIO
| ratings =
| previous = 11th
| main = Helpmann Awards
| next = 13th
}}
The 12th Annual Helpmann Awards was held on 24 September 2012 at the Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, New South Wales.{{cite news|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=425|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205053836/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=425|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 February 2012|title=Save the date|author=Staff|date=15 December 2011|accessdate=29 April 2012|work=Helpmann Awards|publisher=Live Performance Australia}} Administered by Live Performance Australia (LPA), accolades were presented for achievements in disciplines of Australia's live performance sectors, for productions during the season between 1 March 2011 – 31 May 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=important_dates|title=Important dates|accessdate=29 April 2012|work=Helpmann Awards|publisher=Live Performance Australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414214548/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=important_dates|archive-date=14 April 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
Awards were handed out in forty-two categories for achievements in theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, dance and concerts.{{cite news|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=award_categories|title=Award Categories|accessdate=29 April 2012|work=Helpmann Awards|publisher=Live Performance Australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414214542/http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=award_categories|archive-date=14 April 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
With the 2012 edition, LPA established the Helpmann Awards Travel Fund which seeks to provide a greater opportunity for productions outside of Melbourne and Sydney to become Nominated for an Award. The Fund provides travel assistance to members of the voting panel, allowing them to attend productions outside of their home states.{{cite news|url=http://www.helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=430|title=Helpmann Awards travel fund announced|author=Staff|date=12 March 2012|accessdate=29 April 2012|work=Helpmann Awards|publisher=Live Performance Australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414223407/http://helpmannawards.com.au/default.aspx?s=newsdisplay&id=430|archive-date=14 April 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
Schedule
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!Date !Deadline |
Monday, 13 August 2012
| Helpmann Awards nomination announcement and media launch |
Monday, 24 September 2012
| 12th Annual Helpmann Awards ceremony at the Sydney Opera House |
Winners and nominees
In the following tables, winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
= Theatre =
=Musicals=
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colspan=2 style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Musical |
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! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Direction of a Musical
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Choreography in a Musical
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- Roger Hodgman – Grey Gardens
- Michael Bennett – A Chorus Line
- Kristin Hanggi – Rock of Ages
- Simon Phillips – An Officer and a Gentleman
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- Kelly Devine – Rock of Ages
- Kelly Aykers – Annie (John Frost, Power Arts, QPAC and Two Left Feet Productions)
- Michael Bennett – A Chorus Line
- Andrew Hallsworth – An Officer and a Gentleman
|-
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Actor in a Musical
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Actor in a Musical
|-
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- Pamela Rabe – Grey Gardens
- Anita Louise Combe – A Chorus Line
- Amanda Harrison – An Officer and a Gentleman
- Amy Lehpamer – Rock of Ages
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- Mitchell Butel – The Mikado (Opera Australia)
- Trevor Ashley – Fat Swan (Showqueen Productions)
- Justin Burford – Rock of Ages
- Anthony Warlow – Annie
|-
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
|-
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- Nancye Hayes – Grey Gardens
- Francine Cain – Rock of Ages
- Debora Krizak – A Chorus Line
- Tara Morice – Fat Swan
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- Bert LaBonte – An Officer and a Gentleman
- Euan Doidge – A Chorus Line
- Brent Hill – Rock of Ages
- Todd McKenney – Annie
|}
=Opera=
=Dance and Physical Theatre=
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Ballet or Dance Work
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production |
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colspan="2" style="background:#C4C3D0;" | Best Choreography in a Ballet or Dance Work |
colspan=2 valign="top" |
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Male Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Female Dancer in a Ballet or Dance Work |
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=Classical music=
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Symphony Orchestra Concert
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Chamber and Instrumental Ensemble Concert |
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colspan="2" style="background:#C4C3D0;" | Best Individual Classical Performance |
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=Contemporary Music=
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best International Contemporary Concert
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Australian Contemporary Concert |
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colspan=2 style="background:#C4C3D0;" | Best Contemporary Music Festival |
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=Other=
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Presentation for Children
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Regional Touring Production |
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Cabaret Performer
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Comedy Performer |
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colspan=2 style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Special Event |
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=Industry=
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colspan=2 style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best New Australian Work |
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Original Score
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Musical Direction |
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Costume Design
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Scenic Design |
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style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Lighting Design
! style="background:#C4C3D0;width:50%" | Best Sound Design |
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Special awards
The JC Williamson Award, a lifetime achievement award, was awarded to the late Indigenous Australian musician Jimmy Little (1 March 1937 – 2 April 2012) and Katharine Brisbane, a theatre journalist and publisher.{{cite news | title=Jimmy Little farewelled at Opera House|date=3 May 2012 | work=Herald Sun | url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/jimmy-little-farewelled-at-opera-house/story-e6frf9hf-1226345812977 |last=Staff reporter | accessdate=6 July 2012}}{{cite news |title=Lifetime award for visionary Brisbane |date=8 August 2012 |work=The West Australian |publisher=West Australian Newspapers Limited (Seven West Media) |url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/arts/14494460/lifetime-award-for-visionary-brisbane/ |first=Stephen |last=Bevis |accessdate=27 June 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628040651/http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/arts/14494460/lifetime-award-for-visionary-brisbane/ |archive-date=28 June 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }} The Brian Stacey Award, for emerging conductors of live theatre, opera and ballet, was given to Daniel Carter.{{cite news|title=Victorian Opera on fresh turf |date=10 August 2012 |work=Herald Sun |publisher=The Herald and Weekly Times (News Corporation) |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/arts/victorian-opera-on-fresh-turf/story-fn7euh6j-1226447427024 |first=Sally |last=Bennett |accessdate=27 June 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308034851/http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/arts/victorian-opera-on-fresh-turf/story-fn7euh6j-1226447427024 |archivedate=8 March 2016 |url-status=live |df=dmy }}
See also
Notes
:A{{note|RockProducingCredit}}: The full producing credit for Rock of Ages is Rodney Rigby, Michael Cohl, Reagan Silber, Peter Gordon, Barry Habib, Matthew Weaver, Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Jeff Davis, S2BN Entertainment in association with Janet Billing Rich, Sar Mercer, Michael Minarik, Mariano Tolentino and Hilary Weaver.
References
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